Boeing Engineers Accept Sweetened Contract Deal, Avoid Strike
Boeing engineers and technical workers have approved a new four-year contract after a sweetened offer from the company. The deal includes immediate 10% raises, avoiding a potential strike at Boeing as it seeks federal approval for its new aircraft.
The Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA), which represents about 13,000 Boeing engineers and 4,000 technical workers, announced the agreement on Friday.
According to SPEEA, Boeing increased its offer in mid-September after the workers rejected an earlier proposal. The new contract includes several 'victories' for the workers that were considered unattainable at the start of negotiations.
'We secured many victories that some thought were completely out of reach when this negotiation cycle started,' said SPEEA.